Interlibrary loan (ILL) is a way of borrowing materials (articles, books) from other libraries in other cities or states. Check to confirm that LSC does not have a copy/access before creating an ILL request.
What does it cost?
It is typically free to you, the requester, to use -- the libraries cover the costs.
How long does it take to get my item?
- Articles may arrive in your LSC inbox within a couple business days since they can be shared electronically.
- Important! Check your email regularly, as the download link will expire. The email contains the download link rather than an attachment of the article.
- Books take longer since they must be physically shipped. The good news is, you'll get to keep the book awhile, too.
How do I return a book?
Just bring it back to the library like normal -- we'll take care of the rest!
(You do not need to return articles in any way.)
